Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader of the United Party (UP), has called on Ghanaians to end the long-standing dominance of the two major political parties before the 2028 general election. In an interview with Joy Prime’s Nathaniel Attoh, Kyerematen said his experience and nationwide recognition put him in a position to offer voters a real alternative.
“I am an old horse in this game,” he said. “In virtually every part of the country, voters either recognise my face or my political brand, Alan Cash.”
Kyerematen said he expected voters to make what he called a “strategic choice” in 2028 to move Ghana in a different political direction by breaking the duopoly. He blamed the ongoing development challenges in the country on the prolonged rule of these two parties.
“It is the duopoly that has created this continuing underdevelopment challenge,” he said.
He questioned why, after 34 years of alternating power between these parties, basic national problems remain unresolved. “How is it that two political parties have dominated our politics for 34 years [and] still cannot deal with the challenge of roads?” he asked.
Kyerematen singled out roads, electricity, and water access as key issues successive governments have failed to fix. “Our lights don’t stay on,” he said. “There are people who have never had water running through their taps for 30 years.”
He also criticised Ghana’s education system, specifically the recurring problems with the computerised school placement process. “Our educational system has so many challenges. Even we can’t work with the computerised system to place students. Every year we have a repeat of these challenges,” he said.
The UP leader pointed to the health sector as another area where Ghana faces serious difficulties.
Kyerematen’s remarks come as Ghana prepares for the next general election in 2028. His call to break the political duopoly aims to encourage voters to consider alternatives beyond the two dominant parties that have shaped the country’s politics since the return to multiparty democracy in 1992.
His use of the nickname Alan Cash, which has gained recognition over the years, suggests he is building a distinct political identity separate from those parties.
The debate over political alternatives in Ghana has grown in recent years, with some voters expressing frustration over persistent issues like poor infrastructure, unreliable electricity, and challenges in education and healthcare.
Kyerematen’s challenge to the duopoly raises questions about how Ghana’s political system might evolve over the next few years. Whether voters will heed his call and shift support remains to be seen as the 2028 election approaches.
According to Joy Online.
